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Mains water is still in use when 

pump is running.

 Possible cause - 

pump needs to be primed.

Mains water is still in use when 

pump is running.

 Possible cause 

- debris is caught inside RainBank 
preventing plunger mechanism from 
sealing completely.

Mains water is still in use when 

pump is running.

 Possible cause - 

pump impeller blocked. Have pump 
serviced.

Mains water not passing through 

RainBank.

 Possible cause - RainBank

 

installed backwards. Install RainBank 
according to installation & operating 
instructions.  Arrow on top of RainBank 
indicates direction of flow.

Mains water not passing through 

RainBank.

 Possible cause - debris is 

blocking inlet and or filters in or out of 
RainBank. 
In order of most likely solution:
1. Mains inlet stop valve closed  

– open stop valve.

2. RainBank blocked – this is highly 

unlikely, ensure 1 is checked first.

Mains water pressure and flow too 

low.

 Possible cause - there is a check 

valve or PRV installed between RainBank 
and tank.  Remove check valve or PRV 
from plumbing.

Pump hums.

 Possible cause - pump is 

jammed or seized. Have pump serviced.

Water leaking from connection 

between pump and RainBank.

 

Possible cause - installer has failed 
to fit connection kit correctly. Remove 
RainBank and re-install connection kit.

Mains water filling up tank.

 Possible 

cause - debris caught inside RainBank. 
 

Pump takes more than 10 seconds 

to turn on.

 This is anti-cycling software 

that allows 1 start every 10 seconds. 

OTHER SYMPTOMS:

Summary of Contents for RainBank Evolution MkII

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ATS 5200 477 Lic WMKA 22042 with Evolution MkII...

Page 2: ...icing specific and emerging market opportunities Many of these products have received multiple awards for innovation and excellence which have led to our induction into the Manufacturing Hall of Fame...

Page 3: ...Before you start 7 Installation instruction 8 How to install RainBank 9 Testing 11 Back Flow Prevention Requirements 12 Installation of Submersible Pumps and Priming 13 Maintaining RainBank 14 Trouble...

Page 4: ...ank can save up to 40 of your home s usage of mains water which could be up to 100 000 litres of water a year Your actual savings depend on your roof catchment area rainfall and the size of your tank...

Page 5: ...5 COMPONENTS Primary filter chamber Secondary filter chamber Dual check valve Inlet outlet connections Outlet isolation valve Mains isolation valve RainBank Outer Cover...

Page 6: ...4 If RainBank senses a water demand and detects insufficient water in the rainwater tank it will automatically allow the mains water to flow 5 If there is a power failure during a demand for water Ra...

Page 7: ...erformance and serviceability of your RainBank Fit a first flush system if possible to divert the initial run of water from the roof that may contain dirt and pollutants Fit a strainer to the top of y...

Page 8: ...rk containing rainwater is marked with green rainwater tape or stickers at 1 meter intervals and every outlet that may deliver rainwater is to be permanently signed with Rain Water signage or a green...

Page 9: ...t switch 3 Cut pump stand pipe so that pipe end is approximately 50mm from tank top in installed position 4 Connect a cable or chain to the submersible pump so that it can be lowered into the rainwate...

Page 10: ...g pattern 11 Reinstall the primary filter and lid 12 Connect Mains and outlet plumbing to Evolution MkII ensuring correct orientation If plumbing fit out is incorrect the use of flexible hoses is sugg...

Page 11: ...ompleted turn off tap NOTE Mains water indicator light is not applicable on this model 2 Fill the rainwater tank with sufficient water to activate or cover the pump 3 Check that the pump is correctly...

Page 12: ...flow valve you may be required to fit additional backflow protection valves to satisfy this requirement check with your local council as to their guidelines on rainwater tank installation and backflow...

Page 13: ...pipe Float switch Pump Handle 2mm hole IMPORTANT Do not pull on power lead Fit a rope to handle for lowering and raising pump Submersible pumps inside tank Provided the pump is sitting in sufficient w...

Page 14: ...y re starts the motor when the temperature within the pump has dropped to a safe level Constant tripping of this switch indicates a problem e g Low voltage at pump etc This automatic thermal overload...

Page 15: ...restored 2 No water in tank Check water level in tank 3 Mains water supply not connected to RainBank RainBank system must have a pressurised water supply connected to inlet Press manual override butt...

Page 16: ...ebris is blocking inlet and or filters in or out of RainBank In order of most likely solution 1 Mains inlet stop valve closed open stop valve 2 RainBank blocked this is highly unlikely ensure 1 is che...

Page 17: ...fically excluded WARNING Water freezing inside the RainBank will damage the unit Locate your RainBank and pump so that they are not susceptible to freezing RainBank must be installed and serviced by a...

Page 18: ...the tank swarf can block valves RainBank and toilet valves 3 Check with local council plumbing teams for backflow requirements 4 Keep pipe work well braced as vibrations can become noisy 5 Fill rainw...

Page 19: ...d lightning or high voltage spikes or unauthorized persons attempting repairs Where applicable your Davey product must only be connected to the voltage shown on the nameplate Your Davey Guarantee does...

Page 20: ...ia 3179 Ph 1300 232 839 Fax 1300 369 119 Email sales davey com au Davey Water Products Pty Ltd Member of the GUD Group ABN 18 066 327 517 NEW ZEALAND Customer Service Centre 7 Rockridge Avenue Penrose...

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